Citizen's guide to North Carolina homeland security and disaster preparedness : are you ready?

A word from
Secretary
Bryan Beatty
Department of
Crime Control and
Public Safety
Dear Citizens,
The State of North Carolina
remains vigilant in its efforts to
protect the safety and security of
all citizens from acts of terrorism.
North Carolina had several years
of anti-terrorism planning and
training prior to the September 11,
2001, tragedy, and the state stands
ready to do whatever is necessary
to protect citizens, reduce
vulnerabilities and respond to any
terrorist incident that could occur.
There are five levels of alert with
action steps for citizens to take to
be prepared for terrorist threats.
While no steps can provide
absolute protection, heightened
awareness, basic defensive
measures, and coordination with
local emergency response and law
enforcement agencies will reduce
the likelihood of a terrorist act or
minimize the effects of an attack.
The most important terrorism
threat reduction measure is
vigilance on the part of you, your
family, friends and co-workers.
Citizen's Guide to
NORTH CAROLINA
HOMELAND
SECURITY
and
DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS
ARE
YOU
READY?
SEVERE
SEVERE RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
HIGH
HIGH RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
ELEVATED
SIGNIFICANT RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
GUARDED
GENERAL RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
LOW
LOW RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
The best time to assemble a three-day emergency supplies kit is well before you will ever
need it. Most people already have these items around the house and only need to assemble
them now before emergency instructions are issued.
Start by setting aside one gallon of water per person per day ( a week's supply of water is
preferable.) Next, get an easy-to-carry, water-tight container - a large plastic trash can will do, or
line a sturdy cardboard box with a couple of trash bags. Then, gather up the following items
and place them in your kit:
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Water purification kit or bleach
First aid kit and first aid book
Pre-cooked, non-perishable foods, such
as canned meats, granola bars, instant
soup & cereals, etc.
Baby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier,
soap, baby powder, clothing, blankets,
baby wipes, disposable diapers, canned
food and juices
Non-electric can opener
Anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel
Blanket or sleeping bag per person
Portable radio or portable TV and extra
batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
Essential medications
Extra pair of eyeglasses
Extra house and car keys
Fire extinguisher - ABC-type
Food, water, leash and carrier for pets
Cash and change
Seasonal change of clothing, including
sturdy shoes
Important legal documents
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Large plastic trash bags for waste, tarps
and rain ponchos
Games/activities/books
Bar soap and liquid detergent
Shampoo
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Feminine hygiene supplies
Toilet paper
Household bleach & other cleaning
supplies
Rubber gloves
SUPPLIES CHECKLIST
Stocking up now on
emergency supplies can
add to your family's safety
and comfort during and
after a disaster. Store
enough supplies for at least
three days, preferably
seven days, in one place.
Helpful web sites for
additional information:
North Carolina Emergency Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Don’t Be Afraid - Be Ready
www.ncem.org
www.femagov/areyouready
www.ready.gov
www.redcross.org/services
www.citizencorps.gov
www.volunteernc.org
Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected
Your Family Disaster Plan
Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit
Animal Safety
Volunteer Opportunities
Michael F. Easley
Governor
Bryan E. Beatty
Secretary
www.ncgov.com
www.nccrimecontrol.org
XX,000 copies of this brochure
were printed by a federal grant for
$X,0000, or $0X a piece
NORTH CAROLINA
PUBLIC SAFETY
CRIME CONTROL
&
N C
Red indicates a high risk of terrorist
attacks or that an attack has
already occurred. At this threat
level, take the following steps:
Listen to radio or TV for
instructions from officials
Contact your office to determine
the status of your work day or
work site
Follow any travel restrictions
announced by local government
authorities
Be prepared to take shelter where
you are or to evacuate if
instructed to do so by local
government authorities
Be alert to any suspicious activity
and report it to law enforcement
Follow instructions for
Individual above
Stay calm
Determine the need to close your
business or school based on
circumstances and in accordance
with your written emergency
plans
Be prepared to work with a
dispersed or smaller work force or
to evacuate
Ensure mental health counselors
are available
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
Listen to radio or TV
Contact school and/or child care
provider to determine status
!
Orange is declared when there is a
strong risk of terrorist attacks. At
this threat level, take the following
steps:
Review family preparedness plan
Exercise caution when traveling
Take additional precautions at
public events
Check on neighbors or the elderly
who have special needs
Be alert to suspicious activity and
report it to law enforcement
Listen to news reports
Review disaster and
communications plans with family
members
Discuss children's fears
concerning possible terrorist
attacks
Listen to news reports
Determine the need to restrict
access to your business or
school, or provide extra security
Review emergency plans
Be alert to suspicious activity and
report it to law enforcement
Prepare to answer questions from
the news media or parents
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
Yellow is declared when there is a
significant risk of terrorist attacks. At
this threat level, take the following
steps:
Develop alternate routes to and
from work or school and practice
them
Review emergency plans with
family and friends
Be sure all emergency supplies
are stocked and ready
Be alert to suspicious activity and
report it to law enforcement
Review disaster plans with family
members
Update your emergency
communication plan as
necessary
Review stored disaster supplies
and replace outdated items
Determine the need to restrict
access to your business or
school
Contact vendors to confirm their
emergency response plan
procedures
Be sure that all emergency
supplies are stocked
Check phone numbers in your
emergency communications plan
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
Blue indicates a general risk of
terrorist attacks. The following
preparedness actions are
recommended:
Develop emergency plans with
family and friends
Be alert to suspicious activity and
report it to your local law
enforcement agency
Review stored disaster supplies
and replace outdated items
Review family and neighborhood
preparedness plans
Establish an alternate meeting
place away from home
Be familiar with emergency plans
at your child's school
Review and update emergency
procedures
Establish a dialogue with
emergency management
agencies, utilities and community
organizations about disaster
preparedness
Reduce the number of access
points for vehicles and personnel
to minimum levels, consistent
with the requirement to maintain
a reasonable flow of traffic
Conduct safety training and
emergency drills
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
Green means there is a low risk of
terrorist attacks. The following
preparedness actions are
recommended:
Develop a personal disaster plan
Assemble a disaster supplies kit
Take a Red Cross disaster
preparedness course
Have a neighborhood meeting to
discuss emergency plans
Develop family disaster and
communications plans
Assemble a disaster supplies kit
Learn basic CPR
Have a fully-stocked first aid kit
Ask if your child's school
conducts safety training and
emergency drills
Conduct a terrorism vulnerability
self-assessment for your
workplace
Develop a written emergency
response plan to address all
hazards and natural disasters
Develop an emergency
communications plan to notify
employees of activities
Prepare a list of family contact
numbers
Develop a plan to relocate if
needed
Train employees in first aid and
CPR
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
GREEN = LOW BLUE = GUARDED YELLOW = ELEVATED ORANGE = HIGH RED = SEVERE

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A word from
Secretary
Bryan Beatty
Department of
Crime Control and
Public Safety
Dear Citizens,
The State of North Carolina
remains vigilant in its efforts to
protect the safety and security of
all citizens from acts of terrorism.
North Carolina had several years
of anti-terrorism planning and
training prior to the September 11,
2001, tragedy, and the state stands
ready to do whatever is necessary
to protect citizens, reduce
vulnerabilities and respond to any
terrorist incident that could occur.
There are five levels of alert with
action steps for citizens to take to
be prepared for terrorist threats.
While no steps can provide
absolute protection, heightened
awareness, basic defensive
measures, and coordination with
local emergency response and law
enforcement agencies will reduce
the likelihood of a terrorist act or
minimize the effects of an attack.
The most important terrorism
threat reduction measure is
vigilance on the part of you, your
family, friends and co-workers.
Citizen's Guide to
NORTH CAROLINA
HOMELAND
SECURITY
and
DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS
ARE
YOU
READY?
SEVERE
SEVERE RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
HIGH
HIGH RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
ELEVATED
SIGNIFICANT RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
GUARDED
GENERAL RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
LOW
LOW RISK OF
TERRORIST ATTACK
The best time to assemble a three-day emergency supplies kit is well before you will ever
need it. Most people already have these items around the house and only need to assemble
them now before emergency instructions are issued.
Start by setting aside one gallon of water per person per day ( a week's supply of water is
preferable.) Next, get an easy-to-carry, water-tight container - a large plastic trash can will do, or
line a sturdy cardboard box with a couple of trash bags. Then, gather up the following items
and place them in your kit:
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Water purification kit or bleach
First aid kit and first aid book
Pre-cooked, non-perishable foods, such
as canned meats, granola bars, instant
soup & cereals, etc.
Baby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier,
soap, baby powder, clothing, blankets,
baby wipes, disposable diapers, canned
food and juices
Non-electric can opener
Anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel
Blanket or sleeping bag per person
Portable radio or portable TV and extra
batteries
Flashlight and extra batteries
Essential medications
Extra pair of eyeglasses
Extra house and car keys
Fire extinguisher - ABC-type
Food, water, leash and carrier for pets
Cash and change
Seasonal change of clothing, including
sturdy shoes
Important legal documents
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Large plastic trash bags for waste, tarps
and rain ponchos
Games/activities/books
Bar soap and liquid detergent
Shampoo
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Feminine hygiene supplies
Toilet paper
Household bleach & other cleaning
supplies
Rubber gloves
SUPPLIES CHECKLIST
Stocking up now on
emergency supplies can
add to your family's safety
and comfort during and
after a disaster. Store
enough supplies for at least
three days, preferably
seven days, in one place.
Helpful web sites for
additional information:
North Carolina Emergency Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Don’t Be Afraid - Be Ready
www.ncem.org
www.femagov/areyouready
www.ready.gov
www.redcross.org/services
www.citizencorps.gov
www.volunteernc.org
Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected
Your Family Disaster Plan
Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit
Animal Safety
Volunteer Opportunities
Michael F. Easley
Governor
Bryan E. Beatty
Secretary
www.ncgov.com
www.nccrimecontrol.org
XX,000 copies of this brochure
were printed by a federal grant for
$X,0000, or $0X a piece
NORTH CAROLINA
PUBLIC SAFETY
CRIME CONTROL
&
N C
Red indicates a high risk of terrorist
attacks or that an attack has
already occurred. At this threat
level, take the following steps:
Listen to radio or TV for
instructions from officials
Contact your office to determine
the status of your work day or
work site
Follow any travel restrictions
announced by local government
authorities
Be prepared to take shelter where
you are or to evacuate if
instructed to do so by local
government authorities
Be alert to any suspicious activity
and report it to law enforcement
Follow instructions for
Individual above
Stay calm
Determine the need to close your
business or school based on
circumstances and in accordance
with your written emergency
plans
Be prepared to work with a
dispersed or smaller work force or
to evacuate
Ensure mental health counselors
are available
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
Listen to radio or TV
Contact school and/or child care
provider to determine status
!
Orange is declared when there is a
strong risk of terrorist attacks. At
this threat level, take the following
steps:
Review family preparedness plan
Exercise caution when traveling
Take additional precautions at
public events
Check on neighbors or the elderly
who have special needs
Be alert to suspicious activity and
report it to law enforcement
Listen to news reports
Review disaster and
communications plans with family
members
Discuss children's fears
concerning possible terrorist
attacks
Listen to news reports
Determine the need to restrict
access to your business or
school, or provide extra security
Review emergency plans
Be alert to suspicious activity and
report it to law enforcement
Prepare to answer questions from
the news media or parents
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
Yellow is declared when there is a
significant risk of terrorist attacks. At
this threat level, take the following
steps:
Develop alternate routes to and
from work or school and practice
them
Review emergency plans with
family and friends
Be sure all emergency supplies
are stocked and ready
Be alert to suspicious activity and
report it to law enforcement
Review disaster plans with family
members
Update your emergency
communication plan as
necessary
Review stored disaster supplies
and replace outdated items
Determine the need to restrict
access to your business or
school
Contact vendors to confirm their
emergency response plan
procedures
Be sure that all emergency
supplies are stocked
Check phone numbers in your
emergency communications plan
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
Blue indicates a general risk of
terrorist attacks. The following
preparedness actions are
recommended:
Develop emergency plans with
family and friends
Be alert to suspicious activity and
report it to your local law
enforcement agency
Review stored disaster supplies
and replace outdated items
Review family and neighborhood
preparedness plans
Establish an alternate meeting
place away from home
Be familiar with emergency plans
at your child's school
Review and update emergency
procedures
Establish a dialogue with
emergency management
agencies, utilities and community
organizations about disaster
preparedness
Reduce the number of access
points for vehicles and personnel
to minimum levels, consistent
with the requirement to maintain
a reasonable flow of traffic
Conduct safety training and
emergency drills
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
Green means there is a low risk of
terrorist attacks. The following
preparedness actions are
recommended:
Develop a personal disaster plan
Assemble a disaster supplies kit
Take a Red Cross disaster
preparedness course
Have a neighborhood meeting to
discuss emergency plans
Develop family disaster and
communications plans
Assemble a disaster supplies kit
Learn basic CPR
Have a fully-stocked first aid kit
Ask if your child's school
conducts safety training and
emergency drills
Conduct a terrorism vulnerability
self-assessment for your
workplace
Develop a written emergency
response plan to address all
hazards and natural disasters
Develop an emergency
communications plan to notify
employees of activities
Prepare a list of family contact
numbers
Develop a plan to relocate if
needed
Train employees in first aid and
CPR
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Individual
Family
Office/School
GREEN = LOW BLUE = GUARDED YELLOW = ELEVATED ORANGE = HIGH RED = SEVERE